Daily View, 2/7/06

• I've always wanted one of these night sky simulation thingummies. I admit, that's one huge thing I miss about the Midwest—the stars. Here in NYC you get the moon and the occasional planet but otherwise... damn.


• Hmm... apparently there is a way to make your own ringtones. Interesting... must investigate further...


• Sleeping bags are evolving into strange new areas...


• NASA and SETI have come up with a bunch of cool images that envision alien life on other planets! My vote: pass these on to the Jim Henson Creature Shop and/or Pixar and see what magic ensues.


• Gothamist quote: "Sigur Ros soar to the greatest heights of atmospheric pretension at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. We are guessing this show will be full of the kind of people who appreciate a good light show and maybe even a good cry at concerts." Sigh. I have tickets to this. Am not sure what I was thinking, to be honest. And I have no one to go with (long story), so am currently feeling kind of sorry for myself. Sorry enough to go weep alone at a light show? Jaysus.


• This is the coolest DIY stuff site ever!! Check out the Gothamist store. Café Press, you are done for...